Ateronon

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Ateronon is a neutraceutical formulated from the compound lactolycopene. This compound is under research and development for its potential in treating heart diseases.

Composition[edit | edit source]

Ateronon's primary ingredient, lactolycopene, is a patented blend of:

  • Lycopene: A red pigment predominantly found in tomatoes.
  • Whey Protein: A discovery by the food conglomerate, Nestle, incorporated to enhance lycopene's bioavailability.

Lycopene: Characteristics and Benefits[edit | edit source]

Lycopene is a type of carotenoid and functions as a potent antioxidant, bringing along various purported health advantages:

  • Anti-Atherosclerotic Activity: One of its major health propositions is its capability to impede the oxidation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, a central mechanism in atherosclerosis onset, a condition leading to arterial blockages.
  • Cardiovascular Disease Reduction: Numerous research endeavours have underscored that higher lycopene intake from the diet, as well as elevated blood lycopene concentrations, could diminish cardiovascular disease risk.
  • Other Health Implications:

Absorption of Lycopene[edit | edit source]

A significant aspect of lycopene is its variable absorption rate in the human body. For instance:

  • Lycopene derived from cooked tomatoes is typically assimilated more efficiently than its counterpart from raw tomatoes.

See Also[edit | edit source]

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